Music Education

Creating music educators who will instill the love of music in the next generation.

Music Education major

Music Education at Simpson College will allow you to develop the skills to teach musicianship and performance to K-12 students in band, choir, and orchestra.

Our location, close to the Des Moines metro area yet in a smaller community, opens up learning and field experience opportunities in schools nationwide.

Additionally, each semester, we bring nationally and internationally recognized clinicians to campus to help you stay current with music education trends and advocacy.

Whether you choose vocal or instrumental education, your distinctive classroom experience will be broad and deep, exposing you to history, theories, and methods. You will be taught by faculty dedicated to making you the most effective and successful K-12 music teacher you can be.

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Resources for Current Simpson Teacher Education Students

Resources for Field Experience Mentors and Supervisors

Why Simpson College for Music Education?

Creating great educators

Simpson has a long and rich history of preparing high quality K-12 teachers. They are continually recognized in their school systems and state-wide for their excellence and dedication to teaching and learning. In addition to continuing on to graduate school in performing or conducting, other Music Education graduates can become Music Historians, Music Therapists, or Private Teachers.

Striking the Right Note

If you’re interested in learning more about the amazing things happening in the Simpson Department of Music, you’ve come to the right place.

Scholarships and Auditions

Learn more about Simpson College’s scholarship opportunities and how to audition for the music program.

Scholarships and Auditions

Get Involved

Share your talent and passion for music through Simpson College’s many performing and educational activities.

Music Opportunities at Simpson

Find Your Voice at Simpson and Beyond

Both the music and education departments at Simpson are wonderful. They are full of professors who are always excited to help prepare students for future careers. The education department has helped me realize what skills are required to be a successful teacher while helping me to foster and grow those skills and traits in my personality.

Tyler Johnson ’27

- Music Education Major